Even if you’re a picky eater, or cooking for one, you should try this Golden Chickpea Soup. Pureed cauliflower and chickpeas create an irresistibly creamy texture without dairy. Turmeric and coriander give the soup a warm, vibrant color and a fragrant, savory flavor.
This isn’t an ordinary cauliflower or chickpea soup. Using dried chickpeas instead of canned boosts the flavor and texture, and chickpeas add important nutrients to every bowl. It’s a low-calorie, fiber-rich option — about 3 grams of fiber and under 100 calories per cup — making it an excellent choice for filling, healthy meals. Naturally vegan and vegetarian, it’s satisfying without meat or dairy.
Three reasons to make this recipe
Ultra creamy without cream.
The combination of cauliflower and chickpeas purees into a velvety soup that feels indulgent without milk, cheese, or cream.
Just a few simple ingredients.
This recipe calls for eight ingredients including salt and pepper — practically a six-ingredient soup if you count basics as pantry staples — yet delivers deep, comforting flavor.
Zero points on WW (according to the app).
This soup is nutrient-dense and filling while being low in Weight Watchers points, so you can enjoy generous servings without worrying about your daily total.
Ingredients for Golden Chickpea Soup
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 3 cups dried chickpeas
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 2 garlic cloves, diced
- 1 tablespoon turmeric
- 1.5 teaspoons coriander
- Dash of salt and pepper
How to make Golden Chickpea Soup (step by step)
How to make Golden Chickpea Soup (step by step)- Place the dried chickpeas, cauliflower florets, and garlic in a crock pot.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add turmeric, coriander, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the chickpeas and cauliflower are very tender.
- Puree the soup with an immersion blender or in batches in a blender until smooth. Serve warm.
Makes about 12 cups. Nutrition per 1 cup (approx.): Calories 86, Fat 1 g, Saturated fat 0 g, Carbs 13 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugars 3 g, Sodium 457 mg, Protein 4 g.
WW Points
- Cauliflower: 0 points
- Dried chickpeas: 0 points
- Vegetable broth: 3 points
- Garlic: 0 points
- Turmeric: 0 points
- Coriander: 0 points
- Salt and pepper: 0 points
Based on the WW app recipe creator, this registers as 0 points per cup. Older WW systems may show different values: Freestyle (blue & purple) 0 using the recipe builder; SmartPoints (green) 6 using the SP calculator; PointsPlus 4 using the PP calculator.
Ways to vary the recipe
Ways to vary the recipe- If you eat meat, stir in cooked turkey or chicken sausage after pureeing for added protein and flavor.
- Add heat with a pinch of cayenne or a few dashes of hot sauce if you prefer a spicy soup.
- Top bowls with croutons or oyster crackers for some crunch.
- Serve with a low-point grilled cheese made using 45-calorie bread and fat-free cheese for a comforting meal.
Tips and tricks
Tips and tricks- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat gently, thinning with extra broth if it becomes too thick. The soup freezes well, so make a double batch to keep on hand.
- Swap broccoli for cauliflower if you like — the flavor will be similar but the color will change. Adding sliced onion at the start of cooking provides extra depth.
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Golden Chickpea Soup
Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 3 cups dried chickpeas
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 2 garlic cloves, diced
- 1 Tbsp turmeric
- 1.5 tsp coriander
- Dash of salt & pepper
Instructions
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Heat the crock pot and add in the chickpeas, cauliflower florets and garlic.
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Pour in the broth, then add in the spices.
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Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
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Blend in a blender or use an immersion blender to puree the soup. It’s ready to eat once it’s pureed.
Notes
SmartPoints (green): 6 using SP calculator
PointsPlus: 4 using PP calculator
0 points per cup based on the WW app recipe creator.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.